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Étienne Morel de Chédeville

1747 – 1814

French librettist and playwright

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Lived 1747 – 1814 (aged 67). Étienne Morel de Chédeville was a French librettist and playwright.

Étienne Morel de Chédeville (10 October 1751 in Paris - 13 July 1814 in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges) was an 18th-century French playwright and librettist.

He wrote the librettos for the following operas: 1783 : La caravane du Caire by André Grétry 1783 : Alexandre aux Indes by Nicolas-Jean Lefroid de Méreaux 1785 : Thémistocle by François-André Danican Philidor 1785 : Panurge dans l'île des lanternes by André Grétry 1786 : Tamerlan by Johann Friedrich Reichardt 1789 : Aspasie by André Grétry

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Important facts

Born
11 January 1747, Paris
Birth century
18th century
Died
13 July 1814, former 2nd arrondissement of Paris
Occupation
Librettist, playwright
Nationality
France

People in Étienne Morel de Chédeville's life

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André Grétry
1741 – 1813
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Johann Friedrich Reichardt
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François-André Danican Philidor
1726 – 1795
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Nicolas-Jean Lefroid de Méreaux
1745 – 1797
Composer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Étienne Morel de Chédeville?

French librettist and playwright (1751-1814)

When was Étienne Morel de Chédeville born?

Étienne Morel de Chédeville was born on 11 January 1747 in Paris.

When did Étienne Morel de Chédeville die?

Étienne Morel de Chédeville died on 13 July 1814 in former 2nd arrondissement of Paris.

What was Étienne Morel de Chédeville's occupation?

Étienne Morel de Chédeville was a librettist and playwright.

What nationality was Étienne Morel de Chédeville?

Étienne Morel de Chédeville was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Étienne Morel de Chédeville

· Wikidata: Q15523902

· DBpedia: Étienne Morel de Chédeville

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